Preparedness and Response Plan for Chikungunya Virus Introduction in the Caribbean sub-region; 2013 (sólo en inglés)

Traditionally, CHIKV epidemics have shown cyclical trends, with inter-epidemic periods ranging from 4 to 30 years. Since 2004, CHIKV has expanded its geographical range, causing sustained epidemics of unprecedented magnitude in Asia and Africa. Although areas in Asia and Africa are considered to be endemic for the disease, the virus produced outbreaks in many new territories in the Indian Ocean islands and in Italy. This recent reemergence of CHIKV